US composer dies in Brazil

US composer dies in Brazil

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norman lebrecht

June 29, 2020

The composer Jack Fortner died on Thursday in Brazil, reportedly of cancer. He was 85.

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he joined the composition faculty at California State University, Fresno, and taught there throughout his career. He guest conducted the Detroit Symphony and was artistic director of the chamber music ensemble Orpheus. He composed various modernities and was published by Presser.

 

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